T.N.T 4: Shading starts, handpicking event and countdown to harvest
Summary
A Tea Nursery podcast episode recorded April 16th documents the seasonal shift into pre-harvest preparations: roof shading installation and repairs are underway to protect tea plants, growth metrics are tracking well, and the producer participated in a Wazuka Handrolling Preservation Society event. First-flush harvest is expected at month's end. The episode captures the operational rhythm and community engagement typical of artisanal Japanese tea production.
Key points
- Roof shading process initiated—critical step in tencha/matcha cultivation ahead of first-flush harvest
- Growth progressing on schedule with end-of-month harvest window confirmed
- Producer actively engaged in Wazuka handrolling tradition and regional craft preservation
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